Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body and a post member disposed within the connector body. A coupling nut is threadingly attached to the post member wherein a flanged portion of the post member provides an axial biasing force with regard to an attached interface port. In one version, the flanged portion is slotted.

Abstract: A cable connector joint fastening structure includes a male connector, a female connector, and a fastener. The male connector includes a male terminal body with a male terminal joint, a freely rotating screw sleeve locked around the external periphery of the male terminal joint. The female connector includes a female terminal body with a female terminal joint, and an insert space formed in the female terminal joint for inserting the male terminal joint, and the screw sleeve is screwed and coupled to the female terminal joint. The fastener includes a pivot portion formed at an external side of the female connector, and a locking arm pivotally installed onto the pivot portion, extended towards the male terminal body, disposed across the screw sleeve, and locked to the male connector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable interface port locking terminator including an outer terminator housing and an inner connector body housed within the outer terminator housing. The coaxial cable interface port locking terminator further includes a ratcheting device in operable communication with the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body, the ratcheting device preventing rotation of the outer terminator housing with respect to the inner connector body when the outer terminator housing is rotated in the first direction, the ratcheting device including at least one separate component from the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body. Furthermore, rotation of the outer terminator housing in a second direction does not cause rotation of the inner connector body in the second direction.

Abstract: A locking mechanism inhibits rotational movement of a nut of a first cable connector that is threadingly engaged with a mating second cable connector. The nut has at least one recess in its outer surface along an edge and is rotatably mounted on a fixed housing of the first cable connector. The mechanism includes a component adapted to removably surround at least a portion of the housing and includes at least one first element matingly engageable with a corresponding second element positioned on the housing. A projection is rigidly mounted on the component. The projection is adapted to engage the at least one recess of the nut when the component is engaged with the outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: Coaxial connectors are provided that include a connector body having a front end and a rear end, an inner contact post that is at least partly within the connector body, a first internally-threaded nut that is positioned at the front end of the connector body and that is connected to at least one of the connector body and the inner contact post and a second structure that is attached to the first internally-threaded nut. In some embodiments, the second structure may comprise an internally-threaded nut. In other embodiments, the second structure may comprise a locking member. Corresponding female connector ports are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable interface port locking terminator including an outer terminator housing and an inner connector body housed within the outer terminator housing. The coaxial cable interface port locking terminator further includes a ratcheting device in operable communication with the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body, the ratcheting device preventing rotation of the outer terminator housing with respect to the inner connector body when the outer terminator housing is rotated in the first direction, the ratcheting device including at least one separate component from the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body. Furthermore, rotation of the outer terminator housing in a second direction does not cause rotation of the inner connector body in the second direction.

Abstract: A self-locking electrical connector has (a) a first shell body for receiving a first set of contacts; (b) a clamping ring for holding the first set of contacts in engagement with a second set of contacts; (c) a multiplicity of first detent members; (d) a multiplicity of second detent members; and (e) biasing means for holding the first and second detent members in facing engagement. The biasing means includes at least one spring washer, an end cap and a retaining ring retained within the clamping ring. The at least one spring washer is disposed between the detent members and the end cap. The end cap is axially movable by a force applied by the retaining ring between (i) a non-mated position wherein the at least one spring washer applies less than a desired amount of force to the detent members, and (ii) a mated position wherein the at least one spring washer applies a precise amount of desired force to the detent members.

Abstract: A connector coupling that comprises a connector body, a first collar rotatably coupled to the connector body that has a plurality of teeth extending from an inner surface thereof, a second collar that receives the first collar and is movable axially with respect to the first collar. A ratchet ring is supported by the connector body and has a plurality of teeth corresponding to the plurality of teeth of the first collar. The ratchet ring is axially moveable with respect to the connector body between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A biasing member is supported by the connector body adjacent the ratchet ring. The biasing member biases the ratchet ring in the engaged position.

Abstract: A connector coupling that comprises a connector body, a first collar coupled to the connector body, and a second collar surrounding the first collar. The first collar has a plurality of locking members. The second collar is rotatable with respect to the first collar between first and second positions. A ratchet ring is supported by the connector body and has a plurality of locking members corresponding to the plurality of locking members of the first collar. The ratchet ring being axially movable with respect to the connector body between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A biasing member is supported by the connector body adjacent the ratchet ring. The biasing member biases the ratchet ring in the engaged position.

Abstract: A click-tight coaxial cable continuity connector is provided comprising a connector body, a post engageable with connector body, the post including a flange having a plurality of spaced-apart surface features. A nut is rotatably movable with respect to the post, wherein the nut includes an internal lip having a plurality of spaced-apart surface features, wherein the plurality of spaced-apart surface features of the nut are dimensioned to oppositely correspond in size, number and location to the plurality of spaced-apart surface features of the post. A click-tight continuity member is structurally configured to operably correspond with the dimensions of the plurality of spaced-apart surface features of the nut and also the spaced apart surface features of the post, the click-tight continuity member residing between the nut and the post.

Abstract: In a coaxial cable connector assembly, having a connector sleeve or retaining end of a coaxial cable and a coupling member between the sleeve and a terminal port to draw the sleeve into engagement with an end of the port, an internal locking device is made up of an annular groove formed along an internally threaded portion of the coupling member and a compressible washer which is pre-assembled in the groove, the coupling member having a male threaded end complementary to the internally threaded portion and washer so that when advanced through the internally threaded portion and washer will increase the torque loading between the coupling member and sleeve to resist accidental loosening or disengagement therebetween.

Abstract: A mechanism of low cost and easy mounting, provides resistance to rotation of a coupling nut (14) of an electrical connector about the barrel (12) of the connector, and provides a higher resistance to rotation in one direction (U) than the opposite direction (M). A toothed ring (44) with a circle of teeth, is fixed to the barrel. The mechanism includes a washer (42) with projections (70, 72) that engage the teeth of the ring to ride over them during nut rotation, and thereby provide resistance to nut rotation. The washer is bent to form a spring to bias its projections against the teeth of the toothed ring. The washer also has ears (75, 76) that fit into slots in the nut to prevent washer rotation relative to the nut. The teeth of the toothed ring have first sides that are steeper than its second sides to provide higher resistance to rotation in one direction.

Abstract: A locking device designed to maintain the connection between a male connecting element and a female connecting element, and assembly including the locking device. The locking device includes a sleeve provided with a female thread designed to interact with a male thread of the female connecting element and indexing means housed in the sleeve and designed to interact with the male connecting element and to be indexed during screwing of the locking device onto the female connecting element. The locking device also includes a compression device mounted so that it sides in the sleeve and is capable of increasing a contact pressure between the indexing means after screwing.

Abstract: A locking mechanism inhibits rotational movement of a nut of a first cable connector that is threadingly engaged with a mating second cable connector. The nut has at least one recess in its outer surface along an edge and is rotatably mounted on a fixed housing of the first cable connector. The mechanism includes a component adapted to removably surround at least a portion of the housing and includes at least one first element matingly engageable with a corresponding second element positioned on the housing. A projection is rigidly mounted on the component. The projection is adapted to engage the at least one recess of the nut when the component is engaged with the outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector element (1) of an electrical connector, comprising a contact carrier (3) that is provided with one or more electrical contacts (18), an actuation sleeve (4) which surrounds the contact carrier (3), and a threaded engaging part (7) that is provided with one or more engaging thread projections (5) which are to penetrate into a mating thread (6) of a mating connector element (2). The actuation sleeve (4) can be moved from a released position, in which the thread projections (5) do not engage into the mating thread (6) and the connector element (1) can be connected to the mating connector element (2), into a locked position, in which the thread projections (5) engage into the mating thread (6) and the connector element (1) is tied to the mating connector element (2).

Abstract: A mechanism of low cost and easy mounting, provides resistance to rotation of a coupling nut (14) of an electrical connector about the barrel (12) of the connector, and provides a higher resistance to rotation in one direction (U) than the opposite direction (M). A toothed ring (44) with a circle of teeth, is fixed to the barrel. The mechanism includes a washer (42) with projections (70, 72) that engage the teeth of the ring to ride over them during nut rotation, and thereby provide resistance to nut rotation. The washer is bent to form a spring to bias its projections against the teeth of the toothed ring. The washer also has ears (75, 76) that fit into slots in the nut to prevent washer rotation relative to the nut. The teeth of the toothed ring have first sides that are steeper than its second sides to provide higher resistance to rotation in one direction.

Abstract: A connector comprising: a body for plugging in or on the body of a complementary connector along a plugging axis X-X?; connection means for co-operating with complementary connection means of the complementary connector so as to connect together electrical or optical conductors; and a locking sleeve that surrounds the body of the connector and that is adapted to co-operate with the body of the connector and with locking means provided by the complementary connector in such a manner as to block relative movement between the connector and the complementary connector in the plugging direction, the locking sleeve being movable in rotation about the axis relative to the body of the connector between an unlocking position in which the connectors can be separated and a locking position in which the connectors cannot be separated; wherein the connector includes a brake ring that co-operates with the body of the connector by being movable at least in rotation about the axis between a braking position in which the r

Abstract: A connector device includes a ferrule, a receptacle having a housing on one end and fitted in the ferrule for receiving an insulating member, a sealing ring fitted in the housing and engaged with the housing, a sleeve fitted in the ferrule and engaged with the housing and having a peripheral lip to engage with the sealing ring, a locking ring attached to the sleeve and having a number of blades, and an actuating member attached to the ferrule and having an actuator for moving the blades radially and for allowing a swelling of a tubular member to be moved over the blades and for allowing two connector element to be quickly coupled together and to be quickly disengaged from each other when required.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector part with a locking nut that is rotatable relative to the plug body and can be screwed onto an associated matching plug part and that is secured against unintentional rotation relative to the plug body by matched latch elements, wherein first latch elements are rigid and are molded onto the locking nut, and corresponding second latch elements are mounted rotation-proof and with spring action on the plug body. The locking nut and the plug body of the plug connector part have an equal number N of first and second latch elements that are spaced from each other and are arranged in sequence in circumferential direction, with the first latch elements being located on an inner circumference of the locking nut, and the second latch elements being located on an outer circumference of the plug body. The spacing of the first latch elements is different than that of second latch elements.

Abstract: A connector that has a coupling nut (14) that is rotatable about a barrel (12), with an annular space (42) between them, and with a resistance ring (40) lying in the annular space. The resistance ring allows the nut to rotate with moderate friction in a mating direction M, and provides higher resistance to nut rotation in an unmating direction U. The resistance ring is formed from a metal band with primarily straight band sections (60, 62, 64, 66) that alternately extend at inward and outward inclines from the circumference direction C. As a result, the resistance ring zig-zags by alternately engaging the nut surface (52) that faces the annular space, then the barrel surface (50) that faces the annular space, etc. Some of the radially outer ends of the straight sections are bent into small half circles (67) that fit into corresponding slots (68) in the nut to fix the resistance ring relative to the nut.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector generally includes a connector body, a nut rotatably coupled to the connector body, a post disposed in the connector body and a biasing element acting between the post and the nut. The nut has an internal thread for engagement with an external thread of a mating connector. The internal thread of the nut and the external thread of the mating connector can be mismatched, wherein an interference fit is created therebetween upon connection of the nut to the mating connector. Also, the post can have a forward flanged base portion disposed within the axial length of the internally threaded surface of the nut, which, together with the biasing element, provides a constant force between the post and the nut.

Abstract: A locking device for a rapid uncoupling connection assembly including a fixed part consisting of a receptacle), a releasable part able to become separated from the receptacle consisting of a plug equipped with a locking and unlocking device of the connection assembly in which latter the connector corresponding to the releasable part includes two interior and exterior concentric rings, the interior ring carrying erasable means of coupling actuated so as to be able to occupy two functional positions, namely a blocking position and an unblocking position, the exterior ring including means of blocking and unblocking of the two functional positions, in which the interior ring is a claw socket consisting of a ferrule provided with sectors defining the cantilever beams, the socket being arranged between the receptacle of the fixed part and the exterior ring of the releasable part.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a pair of connector bars and a pair of biting pads. The connecting bars are configured to be located on opposite sides of a plate section of a first member. The connector bars include holes to receive a bolt for clamping the connector bars directly against each other. The pair of biting pads are connected to the connector bars. The biting pads include surfaces which are configured to contact the opposite sides of the plate section and bite onto the opposite sides as the connector bars are clamped against each other.

Abstract: An electric wire including a conductor; and a coating material outside of the conductor, wherein a water-stopping agent having a flowability is located between the conductor and the coating material on a connection terminal side of the electric wire.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a connector body defining a socket for receiving an electrical conductor, a fastener mounted within the socket and engaged with a thread of an internal surface of the connector body so that rotation of the fastener relative to the connector body along a longitudinal axis of the socket causes movement of the fastener between a first position in which the socket is able to receive the electrical conductor and a second position in which the fastener fastens the electrical conductor within the socket, and a drive component rotatably mounted to the connector body and configured to engage the fastener such that rotation of the drive component with respect to the connector body causes rotation movement of the fastener between the first position and the second position is disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector part with a locking nut that is rotatable relative to the plug body and can be screwed onto an associated matching plug part and that is secured against unintentional rotation relative to the plug body by matched latch elements, wherein first latch elements are rigid and are molded onto the locking nut, and corresponding second latch elements are mounted rotation-proof and with spring action on the plug body. The locking nut and the plug body of the plug connector part have an equal number N of first and second latch elements that are spaced from each other and are arranged in sequence in circumferential direction, with the first latch elements being located on an inner circumference of the locking nut, and the second latch elements being located on an outer circumference of the plug body. The spacing of the first latch elements is different than that of second latch elements.

Abstract: An electrical connector connects to a mating connector by a rotatable union nut that is axially displaceable on a contact carrier with a sealing element therebetween. Damage to the sealing element is prevented by a stop that limits the maximum path by which the union nut can be screwed onto the mating connector, such that when the union nut is screwed on, the elastic sealing element is intentionally compressed, but is not damaged or destroyed. A vibration guard can also be provided in the connection.

Abstract: A connector is provided having functions for sensing the half-fitted state and improved compactness and workability through a simple construction with few components. The connector includes: a first connector part (2) having a first housing fitted with a contact pin; a second part (21) having a second housing with a contact pin connecting with the aforesaid one; and a rotating ring (15) fitted rotatably to the first or second housing and having locking legs (161) that lock coupling of the two parts. On rotating ring (15), a latching section (181) that inhibits the rotation of the rotating ring and housing where the rotating ring is fitted is provided. Prior to coupling of the two parts, the rotating ring (15) is latched to the housing by the latching sections. During mating-coupling, anti-rotation is terminated by the other part being pushed in, the rotating ring (15) is free to rotate, and coupling of the two parts is locked by the locking legs (161).

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector including a connector body having a rearward sleeve receiving end and an inner engagement surface and an axially movable locking sleeve seated in the rearward sleeve receiving end of the connector body is disclosed. The locking sleeve has a rearward cable receiving end and an opposite forward connector insertion end. The forward connector insertion end is formed with at least one flexible finger for gripping a cable inserted in the sleeve when the locking sleeve is moved from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A self-locking electrical connector is provided that includes a coupling nut and a locking sleeve positionable in one of a locked position and an unlocked position. At least a portion of the coupling nut is engaged by the locking sleeve when the locking sleeve is in the locked position.

Abstract: A robust sealable electrical connector has a plug assembly to electrically couple wires of a cable typically within a room or other area that may have an adverse environment to wires behind a wall through a jack assembly typically mounted on the wall. When the plug assembly and jack assembly are engaged they provide a doubly sealed condition such that associated electrically conductive elements within the connector are protected from hostile environmental. The connector provides a sealed condition even when the plug assembly is partially disengaged from the connector housing or when an outward force is imparted to the plug assembly such as from vibrations or when a passerby becomes entangled with a cable extending from the plug assembly.

Abstract: The electrical connector has a main housing and a turnable member turnably supported on the main housing. The turnable member is turned to move a second connector toward the main housing from an initial mating state of the main housing with the second connector so as to completely couple the main housing with the second connector. The connector has a resilient engagement arm extended from the turnable member, a stopper projection formed in the resilient engagement arm, a guide portion formed in the main housing, and an engagement recess formed in the main housing. The stopper projection abuts against the guide portion so that the resilient engagement arm is in a yielded condition at a half-way mating state of the main housing with the second connector, while the stopper projection locks with the engagement recess by resiliency of the engagement arm when the main housing has completely coupled with the second connector.

Abstract: A temporary locking projection for mounting the engaging ring at a reference position for assembly, and a detecting locking projection positioned forward of the temporary locking projection in a rotating direction of the engaging ring are provided on an outer periphery of the male connector housing and projected outward in a radial direction thereof. A temporary locking wall extending in an axial direction of the engaging ring for engaging with the temporary locking projection, and a resilient locking arm having a locking hook at an inner distal end surface are provided on an outer surface of the engaging ring. The locking hook is engaged with the detecting locking projection. A contact surface for contacting the resilient locking arm is provided at a projecting end of the detecting locking projection. A step having a contact surface for contacting the contact surface of the detecting locking projection is provided on the resilient locking arm.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided by an internal connector assembly having a housing with a latching structure which is latchable with a mating connector. The housing positions mating terminations in mating registration with a further electrical connector. An outer housing assembly is positioned over the inner connector housing and provides a sealed enclosure to the mating interface between the two electrical connectors. The inner housing assembly further includes a rotatable collar which, when rotated, has a cam surface, which deflects the locking latch of the internal connector housing, thereby disconnecting the two electrical connectors.

Abstract: A locking tubing system includes a length of tubing lying in any geometric complexity including a substantially straight line and a first fitting body having a securing member rotationally locked thereto. The first fitting body is affixed to one end of the length of tubing. The system also includes a first nut having a plurality of openings in cooperative relation to engage the securing member, a second fitting body having a securing member rotationally locked thereto, the second fitting body is affixed to the other end of the length of tubing and a second nut having a plurality of openings in cooperative relation to engage the securing member. The first nut and the second nut are threaded onto corresponding mated fittings, each securing member being engaged with at least one of the openings of the respective nuts thereby locking each of the nuts to the respective fitting body.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for use in environmentally challenging locations. The electrical connector assembly comprises a receptacle connector member, a plug connector member and a coupling nut that interface to provide dual radial seals so as to define dual contaminant barriers. The dual radial seals substantially eliminate the possibility of particulate as well as moisture and water intrusion. Each connector member is individually potted to a wire to eliminate the potential for water wicking up the wire while transferring the wire pull strength to the connector member. The electrical connector can include a security seal to provide visual indication of any tampering with the electrical connector assembly. Each connector member can include a protective cover allowing the connector members to be stored for extended periods of time without degradation.

Abstract: A quick release connector is provided. In one embodiment the connector includes an electrical connector including a first component having a first plurality of teeth and a second component having a second plurality of teeth. The first and second pluralities of teeth are configured to selectively engage and disengage one another upon connecting and disconnecting the connector. The engagement of the teeth is operative to substantially prevent relative axial motion between the first and second portions of the connector. Embodiments of this invention may advantageously support axial loads while maintaining a reliable electrical contact. Various alternative embodiments include a gimbal assembly in which electric lines extend through the gimbal, straddling one of the gimbal axles. Such gimbal assemblies may also support axial loads.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that protects the electrical connector and associated components from harsh mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements. A jack is received by a jack housing, and a plug is received by a plug housing. The jack is adapted to receive the plug. A first seal member is positioned between the plug housing and the jack housing to form a seal therebetween when the jack and the plug are connected. A coupling member is attached to the plug housing and is adapted to receive the jack housing. A spring member is positioned between the coupling member and the plug housing to compress the first seal member between the jack housing and the plug housing.

Abstract: A microphone connector includes a body, a terminal base received in the body, an elastic hook fixed on the body, a cable constrictor, a compress ring, a rotatable constrict ring, and a rear body. The rotatable constrict ring is threadably combined with the body, possible to be rotated to force the compress ring move forward and closely contact with a microphone so as to connect the connector tightly with the microphone with the elastic hook impossible to be pressed to prevent the microphone from separating from the connector. Further, the rear body engages with the body, having a cable constrictor formed in an outer end to constrict a cable.

Abstract: A microphone connector includes a body, a terminal base received in the body, an elastic hook fixed on the body, a cable constrictor, a compress ring, a rotatable constrict ring, and a rear body. The rotatable constrict ring is threadably combined with the body, possible to be rotated to force the compress ring move forward and closely contact with a microphone so as to connect the connector tightly with the microphone with the elastic hook impossible to be pressed to prevent the microphone from separating from the connector. Further, the rear body engages with the body, having a cable constrictor formed in an outer end to constrict a cable.

Abstract: A bayonet-type connector assembly for releasably securing a first connector half to a second connector half along a connection axis by simple rotation of a bayonet nut. Each connector half includes a plurality of electrical contacts. The bayonet nut encircles the second connector half. Rotation of the nut to a closed position causes a thread segment on the nut to engage corresponding grooved segments formed in the first connector half, to mate the connector halves, enabling electrical contact between the connector halves. Rotation of the bayonet nut also slides a slidable portion, i.e., a nut cam, beneath a cam of the second connector half to prevent axial separation of the two connector halves. The connector assembly further includes a detent positioned to engage a securement on one of the cams to releasably lock the nut in the closed position.

Abstract: A power tool and a power cord. The power tool comprises a housing defining a housing thread, an electric motor, an electric circuit connected to the motor, a power cord removably connectable with the housing, the cord being connectable to a power source and to the circuit to connect the circuit to the power source, and a locking assembly for locking the power cord to the housing and to the circuit. The cord includes a cord electrical connector, and a mounting portion defining a cord thread, the cord thread being complementary to and engageable with the housing thread. The locking assembly includes a first locking member supported by one of the housing and the mounting portion, and a second locking member supported by one of the housing and the mounting portion, the first locking member being movable between a locking position, in which the first locking member engages the second locking member, and an unlocked position, in which the first locking member is disengaged from the second locking member.

Abstract: A backshell adapter assembly includes an adapter body, a coupling nut and a one-piece shuttle mechanism. The one-piece shuttle mechanism is formed as a tubular member and is adapted to be received in a retaining groove on the adapter body. The one piece shuttle mechanism includes a thrust bushing and one or more concentrically formed spring arms that are adapted to provide axial loading in the direction of an electrical connector shell when the basketball adapter assembly is assembled to an electrical connector.

Abstract: A locking tubing system includes a length of tubing lying in any geometric complexity including a substantially straight line and a first fitting body having a securing member rotationally locked thereto. The first fitting body is affixed to one end of the length of tubing. The system also includes a first nut having a plurality of openings in cooperative relation to engage the securing member, a second fitting body having a securing member rotationally locked thereto, the second fitting body is affixed to the other end of the length of tubing and a second nut having a plurality of openings in cooperative relation to engage the securing member. The first nut and the second nut are threaded onto corresponding mated fittings, each securing member being engaged with at least one of the openings of the respective nuts thereby locking each of the nuts to the respective fitting body.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector half connectable with another matching electrical plug connector half and including a housing having a cable entrance, at least one contact carrier located in the housing, a cap secured to the housing at its cable entrance end, a union overlapping the housing and an end of the contact carrier projecting beyond the respective end of the housing and supported on axially spaced, radially projecting annular webs of the housing forming slide bearing regions, and a safety arrangement for preventing an inadvertent rotation of the union in a direction corresponding to release of threaded connection of the plug connector halves, with the safety arrangement being located in an annular space between the axially spaced slide bearing regions and including a circular saw toothing provided on the union or the housing and at least one spring-biased pawl cooperating with the saw toothing and provided an another of the union and the housing.

Abstract: A backshell adapter assembly which includes an adapter body, a coupling nut, a retaining ring and a one-piece shuttle mechanism. The one-piece shuttle mechanism is formed as a tubular member and is adapted to be received in a retaining groove on the adapter body. In order to facilitate loading of the one-piece shuttle into the retainer groove on the adapter body, the one-piece shuttle is cut along its length to enable the cut ends of the device to be spread apart in order to load the shuttle mechanism into the retaining groove on the adapter body. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the shuttle is formed with one or more radially extending protrusions formed in the shape of wedges. These protrusions provide a surface to compress the shuttle to enable the shuttle to be loaded into a coupling nut. In the alternate embodiment, a retaining groove is provided in the coupling nut which captures the protrusions when the shuttle returns to its original diameter.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector half connectable with another matching electrical plug connector half and including a housing having a cable entrance, at least one contact carrier located in the housing, a cap secured to the housing at its cable entrance end, a union overlapping the housing and an end of the contact carrier projecting beyond the respective end of the housing and supported on axially spaced, radially projecting annular webs of the housing forming slide bearing regions, and a safety arrangement for preventing an inadvertent rotation of the union in a direction corresponding to release of threaded connection of the plug connector halves, with the safety arrangement being located in an annular space between the axially spaced slide bearing regions and including a circular saw toothing provided on the union or the housing and at least one spring-biased pawl cooperating with the saw toothing and provided an another of the union and the housing.

Abstract: A backshell 2 of an electrical connector has an outer nut 20 screwed onto the rear of the connector front assembly 1, which is formed with triangular locking teeth 13. An internal assembly 50 within the nut 20 prevents rotation of the backshell 2 on the connector when locked in position. The internal assembly 50 includes a rear cylinder 70 and a forward annular member 80 located between the cylinder and the front assembly 1. The cylinder 70 is of metal-plated plastics, which makes electrical connection at its rear end with screens 5 of cables 3 within the connector. The annular member 80 is of a metal and at its forward end has triangular teeth 85 that engage the teeth 13 at the rear of the front assembly 1. The rear of the annular member 80 and the forward end of the cylinder 70 both have rounded teeth 82 and 74 that engage with one another so as to avoid sharp edges on the cylinder that could lead to damage to its plating 170 caused by electrical transients.

Abstract: A power tool and a power cord. The power tool comprises a housing defining a housing thread, an electric motor, an electric circuit connected to the motor, a power cord removably connectable with the housing, the cord being connectable to a power source and to the circuit to connect the circuit to the power source, and a locking assembly for locking the power cord to the housing and to the circuit. The cord includes a cord electrical connector, and a mounting portion defining a cord thread, the cord thread being complementary to and engageable with the housing thread. The locking assembly includes a first locking member supported by one of the housing and the mounting portion, and a second locking member supported by one of the housing and the mounting portion, the first locking member being movable between a locking position, in which the first locking member engages the second locking member, and an unlocked position, in which the first locking member is disengaged from the second locking member.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector generally includes a connector body, a nut rotatably coupled to the connector body, a post disposed in the connector body and a biasing element acting between the post and the nut. The nut has an internal thread for engagement with an external thread of a mating connector. The internal thread of the nut and the external thread of the mating connector can be mismatched, wherein an interference fit is created therebetween upon connection of the nut to the mating connector. Also, the post can have a forward flanged base portion disposed within the axial length of the internally threaded surface of the nut, which, together with the biasing element, provides a constant force between the post and the nut.